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Author: John H. Newman Hymnal: Reformed Press Hymnal #149 (1934) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom,
Lead Thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from home;
Lead Thou me on!
Keep Thou my feet: I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me.
2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou
Should'st lead me on;
I loved to choose and see my path; but now
Lead Thou me on!
I loved the garish day; and, spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years!
3 So long Thy pow'r hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torren, till
The night is gone;
And with the morn those angel faces smile
Which I have loved long since and lost awhile.
Amdn. Languages: English Tune Title: LUX BENIGNA
Lead, Kindly Light